Renowned educationist Hunaid Lakhani passes away at 49 in Karachi.

KARACHI -- Social worker and Iqra University's (IU) founding chancellor Hunaid Lakhani passed away in Karachi on Thursday at the age of 49.

His personal secretary Waqar Lakho told media that Lakhani had travelled to Thatta on Monday to participate in flood relief activities.

Upon returning to the city, he developed a fever and his condition started to deteriorate, Lakho said, adding that he was subsequently diagnosed with dengue.

Lakhani was admitted to a hospital in Clifton on Wednesday night after having trouble breathing. 'He breathed his last on Thursday morning,' Lakho said.

His funeral prayers will be offered at Masjid-e-Saheem in DHA's Khayaban-e-Rahat on Friday after Asr prayers.

Lakho said the funeral prayers would take place on Friday as Lakhani's son and daughter lived abroad.

News of Lakhani's demise shocked all segments of society. Government representatives, politicians and rights activists all termed the death a great loss for the country.

President Arif Alvi expressed deep...